Thursday, March 28, 2024

Keke Palmer, NeNe Leakes Take Emotional Bows As ‘Cinderella’ Ends

nene leakes and keke palmer*It was an emotional scene recently as Keke Palmer and NeNe Leakes finished their stint on Broadway as part of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” musical.

The YBF reports the ladies were brought to tears as the final curtain fell on the last show and they waved farewell to the audience. Palmer starred as the title character in “Cinderella,” while Leakes played the evil stepmother.

For Palmer, the experience proved to be more than worthwhile as she successfully performed in the production, which ran for 136 shows since September. In an inspirational message, the entertainer detailed her struggle to rise to the occasion while having self-doubts along the way and feelings of not being talented or disciplined enough to complete the entire fun of the show.

The following is Palmer’s message, which she posted after the show:

Today was the day. Today was the official end of my Broadway debut. 136 shows out of 136 shows, man .. I can honestly say I wasn’t sure if I could do it. Being 21, coming from only film and TV, I wasn’t sure I was disciplined enough for Broadway. I didn’t think I was old enough and I wasn’t sure if I was talented “enough”. So many thoughts run through your mind when you’re trying something new, but one thing I always know, is God wouldn’t give me what I was not ready for. You ask for things from the Lord sometimes and we are never sure how they will arrive, or as what they will arrive as. I so badly was struggling with finding sense of self before I embarked on this journey. So many things were happening in my life, but at this particular time I was just afraid to stand on my own, truly. My career was what I mostly hid behind, work .. work .. And MORE WORK! I kept asking God for clarity, for strength, for the ability to not be afraid to GROW! I knew that this experience would be life changing, but I only could imagine what it would change in my technique, I never knew what it would do for me as a person. God answered all my prayers and I followed through with him by not letting my fears hold me back. This Broadway journey has been all about GOING FOR IT! Stepping into an uncomfortable zone and allowing yourself to get the opportunity to receive all the jewels that you are meant to gain from it. That has transferred a lot into my personal life, I have gained so much courage and belief in me, in my heart and my intuition. God found a way to give me the message through my first love, ENTERTAINING! I am not done yet, I know this is just the beginning, but my goodness all I can say is I am so grateful to know the light of the Lord. And not because my life is perfect or because I’m perfect, because I’m NOT!! But, because I CHOOSE to acknowledge the miracles that he has shown me. No matter how big or small they may seem to someone else, they are HUGE to ME! Don’t be afraid of the light within, you guys. We all shine so brightly and uniquely, don’t block the blessings, the answers to your prayers because you are AFRAID. It’s a new year, a new age! YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!

As for Leakes, she relayed her feelings to fans with a message of her own, saying details of her time on Broadway will be given soon. Here is her message:

MY FINAL BOW: What a bitter sweet moment it was! I will be forever grateful for such an amazing opportunity!…..I will post a blog and photos about my journey on Broadway soon on my website neneleakes.com

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